2006-01-22 22:22:16 | pauls writes:

Car was at auction in '05
www.motorbase.com/auctionlot/by-id/835660189/

Auction description:
Auction Lot: 1959 Jaguar XK150 3.8 litre Manual/overdrive
True Greats, Coys (1st December 2005)
Overview
This car is described as being in excellent condition, having been the subject of a comprehensive restoration, including the engine and gearbox. Originally supplied by Botwoods Jaguar of Ipswich the first owner apparently had requested a 150 'S', but due to a shortage of supply took the next best thing: an XK 150 3.8 manual/overdrive, and subsequently fitted the car with XK140 'C-type heads' to enhance the performance. Reported by the current owner to be a very good driver, with good oil pressure and not inclined to overheating, the car is fitted with disc brakes all round. Supplied with a good history file including a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, and photographic evidence of the restoration the car is beautifully finished in British racing green, with a green interior. A extremely well presented Jaguar ideal for fast touring, this XK should provide stylish and reliable classic motoring.

Lot Details
Auction True Greats
Coys, Westminster, London SW1
Type Car
Lot Number 461
Estimate £25000-£30000
Hammer Price -
Hammer Price (inc premium) -
Year 1959
Condition rating
Registration number KPV 939
Mileage -
Chassis number S 825062

2006-01-30 11:10:13 | pauls writes:

Car to be at auction 2/21/06
www.classicauctions.co.uk/car_entries_index.html

Auction description:
1959 JAGUAR XK150 FIXED HEAD COUPE
COMPLETELY RESTORED 6 YEARS AGO
Lot 38
Estimate £30000 - 32000
Mileage 81000
Colour BRITISH RACING GREEN
Trim Colour SAGE GREEN
Chassis No S825062DN
Engine No VA1266/8
Registration No KPV 939
CC 3442
M.O.T JUNE 2006
From the chassis and engine numbers supplied this car would be identified as a special equipment ('S' chassis prefix) fixed head coupe with the standard 3.8 engine (VA number) and the overdrive gearbox (DN chassis suffix). If this is correct it would be 1 of just 656 3.8 FHC's made in either LHD or RHD format, as no split is available between the two. Also as a special equipment model, it would have been originally supplied with wire wheels, two foglights. overdrive and the twin exhaust system to replace standard single pipe and the uprated engine with B type cylinder head (developed from previous C type head).
However we are reliably informed that the first owner of this car really wanted an 'S' but one was not available so he bought a standard model with every possible extra to upgrade the car to this and the also unavailable SE specification. It has had a mere six registered owners in its life and is actually fitted with the 3442cc engine with a genuine 'C' type head, we believe in 1964. It was restored at an alleged cost of some ú50,000 some six years ago and there are photos in the history file showing the body off it and at the same time the engine and gearbox were rebuilt. She has impeccable manners on the road showing the correct oil pressure and with all the instruments working and of course having disc brakes all round stopping isn't a problem either.
With a history file that is well worth an inspection you would be hard pressed to find a better example for sale today

2006-03-19 10:36:15 | pauls writes:

Hammer Price £24500

2016-12-08 19:38:19 | MBarnett writes:

A total of 94 RHD FHC were built with 3.8 motor.

2023-05-17 06:59:12 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1960-jaguar-xk150-fhc-8W0R0g

Seller's description:

1960 Jaguar XK150

Colour Green

Odometer 81,424 Miles

Engine size 3442

Auction DetailsSeller Type Private

Town Pewsey

Location Wiltshire

Country United Kingdom

On-the-button, runs fantastically

Meticulously rebuilt/restored by current owner in the last four years

Matching numbers & original UK RHD

Simply stunning - one of the greatest automotive designs ever?

Supplied new in January 1960 to its first owner, the story goes that the original keeper wanted an XK150S, but none were available at the time, meaning the next best thing was purchased instead; an XK150 with a fantastic set of factory specifications, including wire wheels and a manual overdrive. 

Purchased by the current owner on 03 June 2005 at 81,424 miles whilst in need of a major overhaul when the vendor owned a Ferrari / specialist concessionary, this XK150 was shipped off to a bodywork specialist - N.J Beckingham of Salisbury - and was given a thorough transformation, including a full strip, attention to any required welding/corrosion works, removal of filler, respray in its current shade of green, and any finishing works required.

During this time, the vendor’s business shut-up shop and he retired, meaning the XK was delivered back to the vendor in an unfinished state, as a long-term restoration and rebuild project. Thankfully, the vendor took this in his stride, and then the pandemic hit, meaning that progress on this XK gained significant momentum, with the following works having been carried out, amongst others: 

Full braking system strip and overhaul, including removal and refurbishment of the brake servo

Clutch and brake master cylinders overhauled with new seals

Stripping and protecting the underbody as required

Replacement of any brake lines in poor condition

Construction of a new interior rear trim panel behind the second row of seats

Fitment of a battery cut-off switch for long-term storage

All water hoses replaced and a cooling system flush

Removal and rebuild of the SU carburettors

Replacement of the differential pinion seal

Fitment of a new dynamo

Repair of the distributor system, with the vacuum unit diaphragm replaced

New Lucas fog lights and J-Type headlights

New stainless steel exhaust system

Fitment of new Blockley radial tyres to replace the period-correct cross-ply tyres

Now, having been road tested and with only just over 500 miles added to the odometer since purchase in 2005, the vendor needs to make space in their garage, meaning this simply stunning XK150 is now up for sale - could it be the next addition to your collection?

The Interior

Inside, the cabin has been fully re-trimmed with new seats, carpets and fixtures, presenting in outstanding condition throughout. 

The seats - both front and rear - are in excellent shape with virtually no signs of ever having been sat in, let alone showing signs of wear, whilst the carpets, mats and headlining are all in equally great shape with next-to-no signs of age.

Ahead of the driver, the dashboard shows a few signs of patina on the various switches, toggles, arm rests on the door cards and other high-traffic areas, but nothing that would be considered anything less than commensurate for a cherished and fastidiously-kept car of this age. 

In the rear, the luggage compartment also presents fantastically, though the hatch for the under-floor compartment is naturally tight due to its virtually as-new condition. The vendor constructed a tool-room copy of the on-board jack, which is present under the floor.

The vendor reports no known faults with any of the systems, switches or gauges within the car.

The Exterior

As per the interior, the external appearance of this XK150 is nothing short of remarkable, having seen very limited use since being painted and remaining in fantastic shape throughout.

The paintwork is in excellent order, with no signs of any major blemishes, imperfections and no damage that we could see during our photo shoot, with the bodywork also being straight-and-true throughout, perhaps even better than it would’ve been when it left the Browns Lane factory. 

The chrome details on the car are all present-and-correct along with the various badges on the front and the rear of the vehicle. Both bumpers are in near-pristine condition with a mirror-like finish, whilst the window surrounds and other chrome trim pieces display a delightful age-related patina. 

In terms of negatives, it is worth noting that the lower NS windscreen surround is dented/damaged slightly, whilst there is a small paint chip on the nearside rear arch, both of which have been photographed and displayed in the gallery below.

All four wheels are in great shape, wrapped in matching nearly-new Blockley vintage-style radial tyres, which the vendor states has ‘transformed’ the way this XK150 behaves on the road.

The Mechanicals

Under the bonnet, the good news continues, with the XK motor in this ‘150 having had an engine rebuild prior to being purchased by the current owner and remaining in excellent condition. 

Whilst the carbs have been rebuilt in the car’s current ownership and a general service/tune-up has been undertaken, no further engine works have been carried out, simply due to the fact that this XK appears to be in rude health, starting with ease and idling wonderfully, behaving as required and with no known faults reported by the vendor. 

Interestingly, it would also appear that a C-Type head has been fitted at some point in the car’s history, which was a common period upgrade for XK150 owners to squeeze out a few extra horses.

Underneath, the chassis has been stripped, cleaned and protected in the usual areas, whilst a full mechanical overhaul (detailed above) has been carried out, meaning that there is nothing knowingly in need of immediate attention by the next owner.